Snivy
Snivy is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0495 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Grass Snake Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight | 8.1 kg (17.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Contrary (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0001 (Black/White) 0001 (Black 2/White 2) 0200 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 63 | 117 | 247 | |
| Total | 308 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Snivy changes
- In Generations 5-6, Snivy has a base experience yield of 28.
- In Generations 5-7, Snivy has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter. |
|---|---|
| White | They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Being exposed to sunlight makes its movements swifter. It uses vines more adeptly than its hands. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
They photosynthesize by bathing their tails in sunlight. When they are not feeling well, their tails droop. |
Moves learned by Snivy
Moves learnt by level up
Snivy does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Snivy does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Snivy cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Snivy learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 10 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 13 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 19 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 22 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 25 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 28 | Leaf Blade | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 31 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
| 34 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 37 | Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Snivy learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Snivy gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Snivy is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 146 | Grass Pledge | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 194 | Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 206 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | 90 | 100 |
Snivy sprites
Where to find Snivy
| Black White |
Nuvema Town |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Aspertia City |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
| Sun Moon |
Breed Servine/Serperior |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Snivy questions
- How come Snivy is sometimes referred to as "Smugleaf"?
- What species of snake is the Snivy line based off of?
- How to get a snivy with Contrary?
- How to get a Snivy to learn Iron Tail?
- What is a Good LC Moveset for Snivy?
- Ash's Snivy; in the wild?!?!?
- Help with the nature of my Snivy?
- Wrap or Leer for my Snivy?
- Breeding Contrary Snivy in Moon?
- Z-moves and chatot's mirror move?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Snivy |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ツタージャ (Tsutarja) |
| German | Serpifeu |
| French | Vipélierre |
| Italian | Snivy |
| Spanish | Snivy |
| Korean | 주리비얀 (juribiyan) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 藤藤蛇 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 藤藤蛇 |
| English |
Grass Snake Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | くさへびポケモン |
| German | Grasschlangen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Serpenterbe |
| Italian | Pokémon Serperba |
| Spanish | Pokémon Serpiente Hierba |
| Korean | 풀뱀포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 草蛇宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 草蛇寶可夢 |
Name origin
- snake
- a species of reptile
- ivy
- a type of plant


